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Summer Night’s Dinner in Oulu Saturday August 15, 2026

A communal food event invites you to take a seat at the kilometre-long dinner table stretching across the centre of Oulu. Food, drinks, and programme are served throughout the day on Saturday August 15 from 12.00 - 21.00.

See the Programme (articfoodlab.fi)

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Northern future is built with boldness and fairness – How do we build it together while involving everyone?

The Hupisaari City Park won the Green Flag Award once again for the years 2026–2027

Digital Support Service Desks offer help with digital devices and online services – services reopen on August 18

Minister Talvitie to Meet EU Culture Ministers in Oulu

Alvar Aalto Week, August 21–30, invites us to celebrate Oulu’s unique architectural legacy

Exhibition “A Drone of Russian Terror” opens in Oulu on Friday 14th August

Come celebrate the new Finland-Sweden railway connection at the Oulu Railway Station on August 10

What to know about schools starting on Wednesday, August 12

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217 556

Population, December 31, 2025

3 818

Oulu’s area (km²)

40,1

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